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FAX modem won't work

I have a new desktop PC -- WinXP pro, 3.2 GHz Intel CoreDuo, Intel motherboard, 1 Gb RAM. Works fine except for the 56K FAX modem (with Microsoft FAX utility) -- sends OK but gets stuck in receive. Replaced it with some other FAX modem -- just the opposite result: receives OK but fails in transmit. Checked it with another FAX utility (MightyFax) -- same result.

How can I solve the problem?

Callandor

It is very important to use the correct WinXP drivers for the modem. See if Everest correctly identifies it and has a suggestion for a site for downloading the driver: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Jeff Perkins

Many modems don't work well with different fax software. especially what are called winmodems. You may need to spend about 15 to 20 bucks more on a good modem that will work with the fax software. I've even had them that will send and recieve but not recieve from a particular fax number.... as I said, especially winmodems.

Emanuel053197

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to riteheer

There are "software" modems and "hardware" modems. Which kind do I need to buy and can I know it will work with my fax software (either Microsoft's of MightyFax)?

Jeff Perkins

It was trial and error for me, I had to try a couple of different ones to get them to work. One thing to make sure of is anything that is referred to as a winmodem is usually a nogo.

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Emanuel053197

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To Callandor

I installed a hardware modem card; it works perfectly. Thanks for the help.